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Ground covers

Low, spreading plants for erosion control, lawn alternatives, and filling space.

632 plants

Ground covers in the database

Purple Stonecrop (Sedum Spathulifolium 'Purpureum') — highly prized in landscape design for its ornamental foliage and hardy nature

Ground cover

Purple Stonecrop

Sedum Spathulifolium 'Purpureum'

FullUSDA 5–9
Pussytoes (Antennaria Plantaginifolia) — commonly known as Pussytoes

Ground cover

Pussytoes

Antennaria Plantaginifolia

FullUSDA 3–8
Pyrenees Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Congestus) — scientifically referred to as Cotoneaster congestus

Ground cover

Pyrenees Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Congestus

FullUSDA 6–10
Quaker Ladies (Houstonia Caerulea) — or in woodland settings where they can create an enchanting ground cover; floating appearance.<br><br>For, image 157

Annual

Quaker Ladies

Houstonia Caerulea

HalfUSDA 3–9
Rainbow Bush (Portulacaria Afra 'Variegata') — With its cream and shades of pale green variegated leaves; it offers a striking contrast and visual appeal

Ground cover

Rainbow Bush

Portulacaria Afra 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 9–11
Rain Lily Prairie Sunset (Zephyranthes 'Prairie Sunset') — hence the name "Rain Lily." It\'s advisable to plant the bulbs about 2-3 inches deep and, image 43

Bulb

Rain Lily Prairie Sunset

Zephyranthes 'Prairie Sunset'

FullUSDA 8–10
Rattlesnake Fern (Botrychium Virginiana) — This deciduous perennial is characterized by its unique, lanceolate leaflets forming a feather-like appearance; its

Fern

Rattlesnake Fern

Botrychium Virginiana

ShadeUSDA 4–10
Rave On Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Rave On') — Heuchera 'Rave On' delights with a mounding habit, perfect for accentuating borders and woodland settings

Ground cover

Rave On Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Rave On'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Red Barrenwort (Epimedium X Rubrum) — In spring, it boasts delicate red and pale pink flowers

Ground cover

Red Barrenwort

Epimedium X Rubrum

HalfUSDA 4–9
Red Creeping Thyme (Thymus Praecox 'Coccineus') — Red Creeping Thyme (Thymus praecox 'Coccineus') is a dense ground cover with aromatic, evergreen foliage

Ground cover

Red Creeping Thyme

Thymus Praecox 'Coccineus'

FullUSDA 5–10
Red Flower Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet Red) — The Rosa 'Flower Carpet Red,' commonly referred to as Red Flower Carpet Rose

Ground cover

Red Flower Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet Red

FullUSDA 4–10
Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — scientifically named Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'

Ground cover

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift

Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia'

FullUSDA 2–9
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — and they are particularly effective when grouped

Ground cover

Red Lightning Alum Root

Heuchera 'Red Lightning'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — The Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum alstonii) is a drought-tolerant succulent

Ground cover

Red Spike Iceplant

Cephalophyllum Alstonii

FullUSDA 9–10
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — is a captivating groundcover rose variety that promises to imbue any landscape with a swath of vibrant color

Ground cover

Red Spread Rose

Rosa X 'Red Spread'

FullUSDA 5–11
Red Stone Crop (Sedum Spurium 'Coccineium') — The Red Stone Crop, Sedum spurium 'Coccineium', boasts vibrant reddish leaves, intensifying in autumn

Ground cover

Red Stone Crop

Sedum Spurium 'Coccineium'

FullUSDA 5–10
Red Sun Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Red Sun') — This hardy Blanket Flower thrives in USDA Zones 3-10

Ground cover

Red Sun Blanket Flower

Gaillardia 'Red Sun'

FullUSDA 3–9
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — Red Verbena (Verbena peruviana 'Red') is a vibrant, low-growing perennial, ideal for borders and ground cover

Ground cover

Red Verbena

Verbena Peruviana 'Red'

FullUSDA 7–10
Redwood Sorrel (Oxalis Oregana) — this plant is well adapted to cool

Ground cover

Redwood Sorrel

Oxalis Oregana

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–9
Rio Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Rio') — commonly known as Rio Coral Bells

Ground cover

Rio Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Rio'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Robyn Gordon Grevillea (Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon') — Low maintenance, it requires well-draining soil and occasional pruning to maintain shape

Ground cover

Robyn Gordon Grevillea

Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon'

FullUSDA 9–11
Rock Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Horizontalis) — these blossoms give way to tiny round red berries

Ground cover

Rock Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Horizontalis

FullUSDA 4–10
Rockfoil (Saxifraga X Arendsii) — Saxifraga x arendsii, commonly known as Rockfoil, is a resilient perennial ideal for rock gardens; moist soil and, image 43

Ground cover

Rockfoil

Saxifraga X Arendsii

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–7
Rock Purslane (Calandrinia Grandiflora) — bluish-green foliage and produces vivid magenta blossoms; each blossom spans approximately 2 to 3 inches, image 42

Ground cover

Rock Purslane

Calandrinia Grandiflora

FullUSDA 3–10

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